amusement park

noun

plural amusement parks
: a commercially operated park having various devices for entertainment (such as a merry-go-round and roller coaster) and usually booths for the sale of food and drink

Examples of amusement park in a Sentence

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On a recent visit, a highlight for my family was a day at the Silver Dollar City amusement park. Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025 The region is also home to the first Six Flags amusement park. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025 The image and footage feature the animal with artificial stripes that mimic that of a zebra, standing next to what appears to be an employee at the Zibo City amusement park in the province of Shandong, per the outlets. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025 Many Californians know the area as the home of the Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park. Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for amusement park 

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amusement park was in 1890

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“Amusement park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement%20park. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

amusement park

noun
: a park with many rides (as a roller coaster or merry-go-round) and games for entertainment
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